inspired
adjective
in·spired
in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 
: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
gave an inspired performance
Examples of inspired in a Sentence
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
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The inspired menu is a creative collection of dishes from the West with a touch of the East.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Schmidt went on to make an inspired and impassioned speech encouraging multi-disciplinary collaboration to benefit humanity.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
An inspired exchange or unexpected compliment sparks a romantic connection as Venus and lucky Jupiter harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Game 3: Florida Panthers 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 June 13, 2024
Florida took a commanding 3-0 lead when the series moved to Edmonton for Game 3, as the Panthers fought off an inspired comeback attempt by the Oilers and hung on to a one-goal win.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Schmidt went on to make an inspired and impassioned speech encouraging multi-disciplinary collaboration to benefit humanity.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
An inspired exchange or unexpected compliment sparks a romantic connection as Venus and lucky Jupiter harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Game 3: Florida Panthers 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 June 13, 2024
Florida took a commanding 3-0 lead when the series moved to Edmonton for Game 3, as the Panthers fought off an inspired comeback attempt by the Oilers and hung on to a one-goal win.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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